My dogs keep opening the windows!

[Richwcarr]

I love Dog Mode, but often return from a short shopping stop to find the windows of my M3 rolled down! So far, the dogs haven't decided to jump out the window but it's very disconcerting. The window switches are on the arm rest and designed so a simple downward press opens the windows. They are located just where a dog would like to place its paws to look out the side windows. My other car requires a forward/backward press on the window switch, making it much less likely that the dogs are operating the windows.

Also, it doesn't seem that the window lock prevent the right seat passenger/dog from opening the windows.

I assume the switches are controlled by software and an update could provide a completely-locked window mode. It could be enabled by Dog Mode.

 

[brkaus]

Window locks apply to back seats only.

Yes, in theory dog mode could lock the windows. Tweet?

 

[MichaelP90DL]

I assume the switches are controlled by software and an update could provide a completely-locked window mode. It could be enabled by Dog Mode.

Good idea, tweet it to @elonmusk.

 

[SVMike]

I love Dog Mode, but often return from a short shopping stop to find the windows of my M3 rolled down!

Now that you've "trained" your dog to be able to open the windows, will this be a problem when the dog sees you being attacked in a parking lot and can't get out to help?

 

[DavidB]

As a temporary fix, you could make a cardboard shield that fits between the seat and the door, and folds over the controls so the dogs can't press them.

 

[Occhis]

Get a seat belt tether strap that plugs into the seat belt latch and attaches to the dog’s collar or harness. Helps keep the dog safe in the event of a sudden stop or accident. It won’t keep him from opening the window, but at least he won’t be able to jump out. Better, IMO, use a tether in the back seat. Wife and I transport rescue dogs about twice a week, and if they are not in crates then they are tethered. Dangerous to have a loose dog in the car.

 

[Richwcarr]

Thanks for all the good advice. I don't tweet; can I assume that Tesla engineering monitors these posts?

 

[Knightshade]

can I assume that Tesla engineering monitors these posts?

Definitely not.

 

[swaltner]

When I saw this thread title, my mind went to the old Far Side comic with a dog poking its head out the car window, excitedly saying “I’m going to the vet to get tutored!”

 

[OCR1]

Yes, this sounds like the perfect opportunity to communicate your request to Elon Musk. He is the only one in the entire company equipped to solve this problem.

 

[Xenoilphobe]

Why aren't your dogs wearing seat belts?

First, dogs should NEVER ride in the front seat. Like children, dogs will be severely injured, or killed by your airbags. NEVER allow your pet to ride in the front seat... Second, these tethers, & harnesses will catastrophically fail, causing the dog to be thrown thru the windshield, or into other passengers in the car.
CPS Certified - Center for Pet Safety

 

[icaruslai]

Do you still have this problem? I've made a 3d-printed cover myself so that my dog cannot press the button

 

[Gasaraki]

Wait, dog mode doesn't block the windows switches? LOL, what an oversight.

 

[JCtx]

We just went to the park, and my wife's little poodle opened the window again when putting her paws on the armrest to look thru the window. It's not that the dogs know how to open a window (at least initially), but that the switch is in the 'wrong' spot, and very easy to trip by a little paw. But yes, dog mode should automatically disable rear windows.

I'm glad to read that window lock only works on rear windows. Will lock them tomorrow, and problem solved .

 

[FFR6288]

Do you still have this problem? I've made a 3d-printed cover myself so that my dog cannot press the button

Just found this on Thingiverse, now I'm off to print a set. Thanks for sharing the design!

 

[Candleflame]

do you guys all have megascratched doortrims?

 

[DavidB]

do you guys all have megascratched doortrims?

Kinda, but from all the humans. My dogs jump directly from the ground to the seats.

 

[Loaner_Jacket]

Do you still have this problem? I've made a 3d-printed cover myself so that my dog cannot press the button

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This is amazing! Exactly what I am looking for, my dog keeps rolling down the window. Would you might sharing the plans?

 

[FFR6288]

This is amazing! Exactly what I am looking for, my dog keeps rolling down the window. Would you might sharing the plans?

icaruslai posted it here:​

Tesla Model 3 window button cover by icaruslai

This is designed to stop my furry friend from opening my Tesla Model 3 window by himself. Two files for both left and right hand drive. After printing, I slightly bend it so that it fits the curvature. A hair dryer may help but not necessary as it's very thin. I also recommend using peel and...

www.thingiverse.com

 

[mmmchugh]

I love Dog Mode, but often return from a short shopping stop to find the windows of my M3 rolled down! So far, the dogs haven't decided to jump out the window but it's very disconcerting. The window switches are on the arm rest and designed so a simple downward press opens the windows. They are located just where a dog would like to place its paws to look out the side windows. My other car requires a forward/backward press on the window switch, making it much less likely that the dogs are operating the windows.

Also, it doesn't seem that the window lock prevent the right seat passenger/dog from opening the windows.

I assume the switches are controlled by software and an update could provide a completely-locked window mode. It could be enabled by Dog Mode.

I agree. This needs an update so the dog cannot open the window. My dog opened the window today and jumped out. Fortunately, the car was parked. I was NOT in dog mode, but there should be a way to lock the front passenger window. If we were driving, this could have been deadly.